Monday, July 10, 2023

GOVT 2306 Summer 2 - Written Assignment #2 - Due 7/17 at midnight

Part of your subject matter this week is the Texas Constitution. You will note in your readings that the document changes. A lot. 

As opposed to the United States, Texas - or the area we know call Texas - went through about 9 different constitutions in a 60 year period. And the "final" constitution of 1876 has been amended over 500 times. This November voters will have the opportunity to ratify 13 more. 

I want you to read and analyze those proposed changes. Tell me what they would do. Based on your understanding of what a constitution is supposed to do, why is it necessary to amend the constitution to achieve these objectives? 

For info, click below.

- TLRL: Constitutional amendments search results.
- Ballotpedia: Texas 2023 ballot measures.

You know the minimal requirements. Double check on blackboard for a refresher. 

Write as much as you like.